Roadrunners lose Hill to knee injury as WAC woes go on

Updated 11:35 pm, Thursday, January 10, 2013

Roadrunner guard Kannon Burrage loses the ball as Cameron Catlett pokes it away from behind as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

Roadrunner guard Kannon Burrage loses the ball as Cameron Catlett pokes it away from behind as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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Roadrunner center Larry Wilkins is stopped by a collapsing defense as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

Roadrunner center Larry Wilkins is stopped by a collapsing defense as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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Roadrunner guard Michael Hale III fights up for a shot in the first half as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

Roadrunner guard Michael Hale III fights up for a shot in the first half as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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Kannon Burrage takes another shot for the Roadrunners as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

Kannon Burrage takes another shot for the Roadrunners as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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Roadrunner guard Kannon Burrage gets a shot off around Jordan Reves as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

Roadrunner guard Kannon Burrage gets a shot off around Jordan Reves as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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Roadrunner guard Michael Hale III gets through Jordan Reves (55) and Brandon Edwards for a shot in the second half as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

Roadrunner guard Michael Hale III gets through Jordan Reves (55) and Brandon Edwards for a shot in the second half as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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Roadrunner guard Hyjii Thomas gets under the basket in front of center Jordan Reves in the second half as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

Roadrunner guard Hyjii Thomas gets under the basket in front of center Jordan Reves in the second half as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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Roadrunner guard Michael Hale III passes out to an open shooter after driving the lane as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

Roadrunner guard Michael Hale III passes out to an open shooter after driving the lane as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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Kannon Burrage cranks a shot for the Roadrunners as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

Kannon Burrage cranks a shot for the Roadrunners as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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Kannon Burrage gets fouled on the way up by Maverick defender Kevin Butler as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

Kannon Burrage gets fouled on the way up by Maverick defender Kevin Butler as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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Maverick forward Brandon Edwards rejects Jeromie Hill at the bucket as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

Maverick forward Brandon Edwards rejects Jeromie Hill at the bucket as UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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Members of the SAPD choir sing the national anthem before UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

Members of the SAPD choir sing the national anthem before UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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The SAPD Choir sings the national anthem before UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

The SAPD Choir sings the national anthem before UTSA plays UTA at the UTSA Convocation Center in men's basketball on January 10, 2013.

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Roadrunners lose Hill to knee injury as WAC woes go on

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The UTSA Roadrunners lost star forward Jeromie Hill to a left knee injury in the first half.

Not surprisingly, they went on to lose their fifth game in a row.

Texas-Arlington sizzled with 69 percent shooting before intermission, built a 19-point lead early in the second half and then held on to defeat UTSA 75-67 at the Convocation Center.

“That first half really hurt us,” said UTSA centerLarry Wilkins, who scored a career-high 16 points. “In the second half, we tried to rally. But that first half, it was just too deep of a deficit. We can't let teams get ahead of us like that.”

The prognosis on Hill is not good.

“I know it's going to be some time before he gets back,” UTSA coach Brooks Thompson said.

Wilkins said he hasn't lost faith, even though the Roadrunners have dropped 10 of 11 leading into a period of uncertainty without one of their best players.

“I'm not sure how long he's going to be out, but we're going to have to pick each other up,” Wilkins added. “We're going to have to play big minutes while he's gone. We're going to have to pick it up.”